MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,035 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R65 GCW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R65 GCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R65 GCW registered?
R65 GCW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R65 GCW safe to buy?
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